$3,975
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
Birch
$3,975
H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Settee, Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker mahogany colour French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted...
Wood
$3,975
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 25.6 in
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...
Mahogany
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It f...
Birch
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
Birch
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
Birch
Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Revival Settee Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Revival Sofa with side cabinets and shelves on dark birch fluted legs. Completely restored and reupholstered in a new ribbed taupe faille and black ...
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H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Settee, Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker mahogany colour French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted...
Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Settee, Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker mahogany colour French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted...
Wood
Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Sofa
Located in London, GB
Large impressive antique Satin Birch Biedermeier sofa, which has just been re-upholstered in our regular natural cotton fabric. I would date it to around the 1850’s period & it’s in ...
Cotton, Birch
Massive 19th Century Biedermeier Birch Sofa Settee
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We Have A Massive Biedermeier Burr Birch Sofa That Would Seat A Comfortable 5. Carved Fluted Arms Which Are 11 Inches Wide. Fabric Cover Is In Good Order But Would Benef...
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Yellow Birch Sofa Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
Drama and elegance combine in this lovely example of Swedish Biedermeier craftsmanship. This stunning antique sofa is made from polished yellow birch that seems to glow with life. No...
Wood, Birch
Biedermeier Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A banquette-like settee, this sprung, lush sofa was the centrepiece of a 19th century drawing room, displaying the wealth and good taste of its owner. Golden Nordic birch veneers wit...
Birch
Striped Biedermeier Settee, Sweden, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
The Biedermeier period in Sweden started circa 1830 when Charles XIV John, a Frenchman, ascended to the Throne of Sweden. He become known as Karl Johan which is also the common name ...
Fruitwood
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H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 25.6 in
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...
Mahogany
Sold
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 25.6 in
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...
Mahogany
Sold
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 25.6 in
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Greek Key Recamier Sofa Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
Country Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier)sofa restyled as a recamier - or backless bench or settee.
Upholstery
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee in Birch Wood
By Biedermeier
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th century Swedish Biedermeier sofa / settee in birch wood frame having Cannon ball arms supported by claw foot casters.
Fabric, Wood
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H 35.44 in W 63.78 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 2-3 Seat 19th Century Art Deco Empire
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire smaller sofa couch with a highly carved shape and stunning shell motif on the top. There are smaller carved details above the gracefully curved le...
Birch
Antique Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Sofa or Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare antique Swedish Karl Johan settee/sofa in superb restored condition.
Birch
Sold
H 35.04 in W 76.38 in D 24.41 in
Biedermeier Swedish Sofa Couch Settee Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 1800s Empire A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique roundel decorative motifs in the highest qua...
Birch
19th Century Karl Johan Swedish Biedermeier Sofa or Settee
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Karl Johan Biedermeir sofa with upholstered seat in the empire form with bronze roundel mounts, bolstered sides and legs.
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H 35.44 in W 63.78 in D 18.12 in
Rare 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Sofa French Polish Finish
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and highly ornate antique Swedish Biedermeier settle in top grade quilted golden birch veneers with a mid honey French polish finish that really brings the wood figure to l...
Birch
Mahogany, Golden Birch and Ash Adorned, Classic Biedermeier Settee
Located in New York, NY
This graceful sofa features wide, arched arms which fan out to cuddle a pair of roll pillows, nestled into the self-sprung seating. A gently sloped back provides comfort, while the s...
Birch
Swedish Birch Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Swedish birch Biedermeier sofa with lovely small proportions. Decorated with classical hand carved Lyres to the back and sides. The seat has the original calico. New upholstery is in...
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Revival Settee
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Beidermeier revival settee in golden flame birch.
An Ebonised Swedish Birch Sofa from the Biedermeier Period
Located in London, GB
An Ebonised Swedish Birch Sofa from the Biedermeier Period (1815-1848), Talisman Edition
Birch, Upholstery
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
$5,468Sale Price|50% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
Cane, Wood
Regency Settee, England circa 1820
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1820 Carved frame, Turned legs on brass casters, newly upholstered in linen fabric by BDDW. 76”L x 27”d x 32.5”h x 15.5”seat Ref. SOFA315 $ 10,800
Brass
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